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EK08 GJZ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,659 mi
Last recorded132,659 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 132,659 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 132,658 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 122,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold really close to cords been exposed (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair on 17%

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cuts to outer side wall no ply showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking no cords showing

engine covers / under trays fitted

surface corrosion on all brake discs due to standing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,417 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre on limit 22540yr18

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,476 miles

nsr tyre split in sidewall.handbrake cables split

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre split in sidewall.handbrake cables split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ok at tme of test but at some point someting has been fouling and rubbing against offside front brake pipe

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ok at tme of test but at some point someting has been fouling and rubbing against offside front brake pipe

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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EK08 GJZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK08 GJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK08 GJZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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